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GM to Permanently End BrightDrop Electric Van Production in Ontario
General Motors (GM) has announced it will end production of its BrightDrop electric delivery vans at the CAMI Assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, marking a significant setback for one of Canada’s first large-scale EV manufacturing […]
How Tesla Engineers Perfected a New “Narrow Field Washing” Wiper Pattern for Autonomous Driving
Tesla’s engineers have once again turned a seemingly ordinary component into a piece of high-precision technology. The company has brought its new “Narrow Field Washing” feature — originally developed for its Robotaxi service — to […]
Tesla cuts U.S. lease prices by up to 23%, but it won’t last long
Tesla has lowered lease prices for the Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck in the United States, cutting monthly payments by as much as 23%. However, the update has created some confusion among shoppers after […]
NHTSA Opens Investigation into Waymo After Robotaxi Passes Stopped School Bus [Video]
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into Waymo after one of its autonomous vehicles drove around a stopped school bus in Atlanta, Georgia. The probe was opened following a […]
The Boring Company Shares First Video of FSD Tests in the Vegas Loop
The Boring Company has officially released its first footage of Full Self-Driving (FSD) testing inside the Vegas Loop, offering the most detailed look yet at how Tesla’s autonomous software is performing beneath the streets of […]
Lucid Partners with NBA Stars Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart in New Gravity Campaign
Lucid has teamed up with New York Knicks teammates Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart for a new marketing campaign. The collaboration is timed to debut around the Knicks’ home opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers on […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla drops Cyberbeast price by $15K in the U.S.
Tesla has issued a significant price drop on the Cyberbeast in the United States, lowering the top-tier Cybertruck trim by $15,000. However, it is not your typical price drop, as the automaker removed a feature […]
Tesla Cybertruck gets upgrade to quad motor variant
Ahead of a planned update on the Cybertruck scheduled for the next quarterly earnings call in January, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed a brand new variant of the electric truck. In a tweet this […]
Tesla adds Cyberquad Bomber Jacket for kids to online shop
Tesla isn’t done with the Cybertruck related accessories. Following the release of the Cyberwhistle, Cybertruck socks, and the Cyberquad for kids, The Tesla Shop now has a Kids Cyberquad Bomber Jacket available for purchase. Unlike […]
Tesla launches Cyberquad for kids, but only in the US
If you thought Tesla had run out of Cybertruck related items to add to their online shop after the release of a $50 USD Cyberwhistle yesterday and Cybertruck socks earlier in the week, you were […]
Tesla launches limited edition $65 CAD/$50 USD Cyberwhistle, sells out within one hour
While we continue to wait for the real thing, Tesla has added a new Cybertruck-inspired whistle to the online shop this afternoon. Despite its premium price at $65 CAD or $50 USD, the limited edition […]
Model 3 News
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Top J.D. Power EV Owner Satisfaction Study
Tesla continues to set the benchmark for electric vehicle (EV) ownership, with the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y earning the highest overall satisfaction scores in the latest study from J.D. Power. Data from the […]
Hands-on test with Model Y and AMD Ryzen processor show greatly improved user experience. Is a retrofit coming?
Tesla started delivering Fremont-made Model 3 and Model Y cars with AMD Ryzen processors last month, just a few weeks after the same change was made at Giga Shanghai. The chip gives new Tesla cars up […]
Tesla Model 3 was the top selling car in Switzerland in 2021
The first week of January is bringing out a number of impressive accomplishments Tesla was able to achieve in 2021. The latest comes from Switzerland, where the Model 3 was the number one selling car […]
Heated wipers coming soon to the Tesla Model 3/Y in China
A feature that used to be exclusive to the Model S is about to make its way to the 2022 Model 3 and Model Y in China – heated wipers. The name can be a […]
Tesla brings back plastic dead pedal in recent Model 3 builds
Tesla used to include a plastic dead pedal cover in the Model 3, until late 2019 when it was removed with the change to the 2020 model year. While it was a relatively small change, […]
Model Y News
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Top J.D. Power EV Owner Satisfaction Study
Tesla continues to set the benchmark for electric vehicle (EV) ownership, with the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y earning the highest overall satisfaction scores in the latest study from J.D. Power. Data from the […]
Tesla begins production of Model Y RWD with BYD structural battery pack at Giga Berlin
Tesla’s Giga Berlin is expanding its product portfolio with the addition of the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD). Not only has the factory started production of this variant, it is different than the Model Y […]
Tesla increases Model 3 and Model Y prices in several markets, including Canada and US
Tesla is once again adjusting its pricing structure, this time implementing some more modest price increases for the Model 3 and Model Y after several, sometimes significant price cuts earlier this year. The price increases […]
Tesla may be preparing to export Model Y’s from Giga Shanghai to Canada
It appears that Canada will be the first-ever North American market with a Giga Shanghai-built Tesla Model Y. Per Reuters, Giga Shanghai began production of the Canadian-bound version of the Model Y earlier this month. […]
Tesla releases rebate eligible Model Y RWD with LFP batteries in Canada, Long Range now also qualifies for rebate
Tesla Model Y sales in Canada are about to get a big boost as a new lower priced and rebate eligible Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) variant has been released north of the border. Since it is […]
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Model S News
Elon Musk cancels Tesla Model S Plaid+ in one tweet
Tesla CEO Elon Musk made a surprise announcement, cancelling the Plaid+ variant of the Model S that was scheduled to be released next year. Musk revealed the shocking news on his favourite social media platform […]
Tesla sends out invitations for Model S Plaid delivery event
After one delay it looks like the special delivery event for the Model S Plaid officially on for June 10. Tesla began sending out the invitations this morning via email to refresh Model S and […]
Jay Leno confirms insane Tesla Model S Plaid quarter-mile time [Update]
Last month Drive Tesla reported exclusively on the Tesla Model S Plaid setting a new record for the fastest quarter-mile time of any production car ever made. We also reported that car enthusiast Jay Leno […]
Model X News
Tesla’s glass roof on Model X shows off its strength in freak accident [VIDEO]
One of the more unique features of Tesla vehicles is the glass roof, available in different extents on all models. The Model X glass roof is the largest at roughly 31 square feet in size, […]
New discount for Tesla insurance in BC
If you’re from Beautiful British Columbia, there’s finally some good news when it comes to car insurance. Along with a host of other changes that were implemented as of September 1, 2019, ICBC now offers […]
Tesla V10 release notes and features of the much anticipated update
One of the more anticipated updated to Tesla’s OS has finally started hitting vehicles with FSD that are part of the Early Access Program (EAP). V10 has a lot of updates, so let’s get into […]
SpaceX News
SpaceX’s Starlink Secures License to Operate Satellite Internet in Vietnam
SpaceX continues its expansion in Asia as the Vietnamese government grants approval to roll out Starlink. The permission comes after a trial period that started last year. The Vietnamese internet provider market has formally welcomed […]
SpaceX lends helping hand with hundreds of Starlink kits sent to Maui
SpaceX has extended a technological helping hand to Hawaii in the wake of the catastrophic wildfires that ravaged Maui and in particular, the small town of Lahaina. According to a post on Linkedin by Red […]
SpaceX takes another step towards second Starship flight with submission of mishap report to FAA
SpaceX has taken a another step towards its second orbital test flight of Starship, filing a final mishap investigation report to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The report covers the first integrated flight test that […]
SpaceX kicks off Starlink referral program in Panama
SpaceX is rapidly rolling out its Starlink internet service worldwide, with the satellite internet service now available in 60 countries. However, to speed up adoption, the company is throwing in incentives like a referral program that rewards […]
SpaceX readies Falcon Heavy for launch
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has revealed launch plans for the next Falcon Heavy flight. A tweet posted by the company indicates the powerful rocket will take to orbit again no earlier than Wednesday, July 26th, when it will […]
Supercharger News
Tesla opens new Supercharger in Ottawa [Ontario]
Tesla owners in Ottawa finally have a new Supercharger location, with the long-anticipated station at Campeau Drive officially opening at Tanger Outlets Ottawa. Tesla first revealed plans for the Campeau Drive Supercharger when it appeared […]
Tesla’s Supercharger truck with Megapack catches fire
Tesla sometimes provides trucks fitted with Megapacks and Superchargers at its charging stations to help with congestion. One such truck caught on fire in Baker, California, according to pictures posted by eye-witnesses. The extra Megapacks and Superchargers supplement […]
Tesla opens Superchargers in Gananoque, Edmonton, and Kamloops [Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia]
The Tesla Supercharger team in Canada has been on a roll lately and have opened another three new stations across the country over the last week, bringing the number of new Superchargers in Canada over […]
Tesla adding some third-party fast chargers to its in-car navigation in Europe and Israel
Tesla has announced that is now adding third-party fast charging stations to its in-car navigation in Europe and Israel. Not all stations will be added however as the automaker has set up some strict rules […]
